Category Archives: Herbs

October Harvests

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Emily

Harvest have slowed down this month as the garden is mostly cleaned up for the year. I shelled by dry beans and put them in jars. This basketful is the last of the tomatillos before the frost. We’re enjoying leeks … Continue reading →

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First Tomato!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Emily

On Saturday I picked the first tomato! It was a sungold cherry, from one of the plants that was transplanted with protection in early May. Also this week, the first of the Fava Beans And lots of chamomile. See other … Continue reading →

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Signs of Spring

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Emily

The first snowdrop Sorrel sprouting Rye grass greening Chickens enjoying the rye grass Sap simmering on the stove Maple syrup in jars Spring has begun!

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Harvest Monday 10/24/11

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Emily

This week was a slow week for harvests. There is enough to go out and pick a few things for dinner but the large harvests are long gone. The two major things remaining in the garden are Brussels sprouts and … Continue reading →

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Harvest Monday 10/17/11

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Emily

This week’s harvest brought some lasts and firsts. The last of the apples, 5 lbs. The first of the brussels sprouts (and an egg & last of dried beans). The first of the saffron. These red stamens come from a … Continue reading →

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